Operations manager jobs in New Zealand.

Managing service delivery · Leading team · Ensuring compliance

3+ yrsExperience in waste, transport or logistics industry essential; 3+ years managing operational departments with safety focus; valid full New Zealand driver's licence; must hold current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.

Overseeing daily operations · Coordinating labour resources · Managing incident reporting

5+ yrsMinimum 5 years' operational leadership experience; strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills; computer literacy with moderate Microsoft Excel skills; must pass pre-employment medical, drug test, ACC and MOJ criminal history check; eligible to work in New Zealand.

Leading teams · Managing fleet · Driving performance

Proven leadership managing large operational teams; transport, logistics, or related industry experience; strong people leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills; health and safety knowledge; flexibility for 24/7 operation and on-call availability.

Managing site operations · Overseeing manufacturing · Coordinating production

Site operations management role in dairy manufacturing; no specific requirements stated.

Leading hotel operations · Managing food and beverage · Overseeing housekeeping

5+ yrsMinimum 5 years' senior leadership in guest service or hotel operations across F&B and housekeeping; strategic and commercial thinking; multi-outlet leadership; hotel systems and revenue management knowledge; criminal record check required.

Leading site performance · Building leadership capability · Driving continuous improvement

Experienced site or operations leader with experience leading large-scale distribution, logistics, manufacturing or operational teams; strong leadership, coaching, succession planning, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management skills.

Managing operations · Providing pastoral care

No explicit requirements stated.

Leading team · Coordinating operations · Building relationships

Proven experience leading and managing people; strong performance management, coaching, and team development skills; excellent stakeholder management; ability to balance multiple priorities; experience with diverse cultural backgrounds; understanding of worker wellbeing and cultural safety.

Managing project finances · Overseeing invoicing · Conducting financial analysis

Bachelor's degree; experience in a CRO or pharma in a project management capacity; strong communication, organization, and attention to detail; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; PeopleSoft preferred.

Overseeing daily operations · Managing fleet workshop · Developing business plans

Proven experience supervising an operations team, strong collaboration, P&L understanding, strategic planning, full clean NZ driver's licence, ability to obtain P endorsement, Class 2 and 4 preferred, flexible winter schedule.

Leading hotel operations · Managing food and beverage · Overseeing housekeeping

5+ yrsMinimum 5 years' senior leadership in guest service or hotel operations across F&B and housekeeping; strategic and commercial thinking; multi-outlet or multi-property leadership; hotel systems and revenue management knowledge; criminal record check required.

Managing facilities · Leading operations team · Ensuring compliance

Experience in facilities management, site operations or health and safety leadership; team leadership across multiple locations; knowledge of NZ health and safety, building compliance and fire safety; contractor and budget management; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience; current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.

Leading frontline teams · Managing operations · Ensuring service delivery

Experience leading operational teams; background in security, facilities, logistics, transport or similar; strong communication and relationship management; full New Zealand driver licence; commitment to safety and customer service.

Operating robots remotely · Analyzing data captures · Optimizing AI workflows

Strong organizational and coordination skills; controller and input dexterity; excellent communication; problem-solving; attention to detail; familiarity with scripting, dashboard creation, or workflow automation; general understanding of construction workflows; ability to handle and mount payloads.

Managing facilities services · Overseeing commercial operations · Leading FM team

5+ yrs5+ years facilities management experience; strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities; after-hours support may be required.

Leading franchise clusters · Driving operational performance · Mentoring franchise managers

Leadership experience in managing regional franchises, operational excellence, compliance, and health & safety; strong communication and mentoring skills.

Leading team · Managing operations · Driving improvements

Proven experience as Logistics, Warehouse, Distribution, or Operations Manager; demonstrated success leading teams of 40-50+; strong background in logistics, warehousing, distribution, supply chain, or fulfilment; willingness to travel as required.

Leading field operations · Managing dispersed workforce · Driving commercial performance

Experience leading operations in field services or complex environment; managing dispersed workforce; commercial discipline; contractor management; health, safety and environmental leadership; stakeholder engagement.

Managing operations · Coaching managers · Managing logistics

4+ yrsMinimum 4 years of senior experience in 5-star luxury hotels or boutique lodges, with hospitality, financial management, team leadership, communication, coaching, and administrative management skills.

Building governance · Tracking metrics · Managing documentation

Experience in product operations, process governance, cross-functional alignment, documentation, reporting, operational metrics, dashboards, product tools, and AI applications; related program, project, or business operations backgrounds considered.

Leading teams · Coordinating work · Managing relationships

Requires people management, coordination, communication, CRM experience, organisational skills, discretion, and NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Must pass a drug test and MOJ security check.

Leading operations · Managing stocktakes · Training teams

Experience managing teams and handling large stock volumes, with coaching and mentoring experience. Requires attention to detail, multitasking, time management, and commitment to team development.

Leading operations · Managing resources · Driving improvements

5+ yrsRequires 5+ years in operations leadership within warehousing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain; experience leading large teams, managing budgets and KPIs, and using WMS, SAP, JDE, or ERP platforms.

Leading operations · Managing resources · Improving processes

5+ yrsRequires 5+ years in operations or senior operational leadership within warehousing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain, with experience leading teams, budgets, KPIs, compliance, and continuous improvement.